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Business AdministrationMajor

If you are task-focused and find fulfillment in organisation and time management, then consider studying Business Administration. This major applies a multifaceted approach to business administration, drawing on business and commerce courses.

Administration is essential to the successful operation of any business, whether that be small business or large corporate organisations. Your studies will equip you with the cross-disciplinary skills needed for administration or office management roles across a range of industries.

You will gain the confidence and skills you need to advance your career to team leader or apply your knowledge to an entrepreneurial business idea. Take advantage of USC’s knowledgeable staff who maintain close links with local businesses and build your own network of professional contacts.

Explore the full range of Business majors and minors.

The Business Administration Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Business and any double degrees that include the Bachelor of Business.

Major (8)

For a major in Business Administration, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC320 Introduction to Engineering Design
BUS303 Earth's Surface Processes
HRM321 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MGT310 Introductory Calculus
MKG322 Biodiversity and Ecology
TSM315 Chemistry

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Physics
BUS303 Science Research Methods
HRM321 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling
IBS321 Soil Mechanics
TSM313 Plant Diversity and Ecology

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
FIN310 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
HRM311 Weather and Climate
TSM200 Geographic Information Science and Technology

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC321 Thermofluids 1
BUS305 Mechanics of Materials
HRM321 Engineering Materials
MGT325 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
TSM315 Numerical Analysis

PLUS select four (4) Developing or Graduate (200/300 level) courses from only Business discipline courses.